2012 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 530 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 530 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Nissan Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2013 Nissan Z has manual transmission. 2013 Nissan Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 530 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 530 | Z |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |